Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 65.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 57.1%
- Retention Rate
- 100.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $19,474
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $8,875
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 4:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 51.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $94/mo
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $19,474 after ten years, creating a challenging debt-to-earnings ratio of 45% with typical debt of $8,875. Monthly loan payments of $94 consume about 5.8% of median income. The 52% loan repayment rate reflects the financial realities facing musicians and music educators. Many graduates pursue careers as music teachers in Puerto Rico's public schools, private instructors, or performers in local orchestras and cultural institutions. Some continue to graduate programs on the mainland or abroad. The conservatory's focus on preserving Puerto Rican musical traditions creates cultural value beyond earnings. However, the combination of below-average salaries and modest but persistent debt burden represents a weak return on investment from a purely financial perspective.